Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 12, Number 250, Decatur, Adams County, 23 October 1914 — Page 1

Volume XII. Number 250.

HUNDREDS HEAR THE GOVERNOR OF INDIANA Who Addressed The Voters Os This Section At The Court Room This Afternoon

MR. TAGGART HERE Also William 11. O'Brien and Hon. James Robinson Made Speeches. COURT ROOM PACKED | Arguments Were Clear and Convincing—Rourt Room Gaily Decorated. GUESTS HERE TODAY: Governor Ralston. Auditor O’Brien. Thomas Taggart. James Robinson. | This is Governor's Day in Decatur and the court room was packed to the | doors this afternoon at 1:30 when the party of distinguished visitors reached there. Recently we described a K democratic meeting by saying that the court room was comfortably filled, and to that statement the opposition press took offense. We wonder if it would be all right to ur,v of this afternoon's meeting that the court room was uncomfortably filled. It was packed and if P. L. tried to count them he is there yet, and will have to get out an extra edition. The party arrived here at 11:40 on a special traction car. accompanied by the reception committee. They were met at the station by a band and taken to the Hotel Murray in automobiles. A dinner was served there for the visitors and afterward an hour spent in meeting old and new friends. At 1:30 the guests were placed in autos and headed by the band north to Monroe, east to Second street, and south to the front entrance of the court house. Long before the hour designated the seating capacity of the big court room was taxed and when the party arrived it was almost ini possible to gain an entrance. County Chairman Henry B. Heller presided over the meeting and with a short introduction presented William • H. O’Brien of Lawrenceburg, presen' auditor of state. He addressed the crowd for forty minutes, his discus sion of the real financial conditions in Indiana being the most plain and understandable ever given to the voters of Adams county. While Mr. O’Brien has never advertised himself as a Chautauqua orator and lie has never before been headlined as a campaigner, we are sure that the impression re-

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War in the East! Peace in the West! “Thank God for Wilson’’ DECATUR DAI LY DEMOCRAT

I ceived by the crowd here today was a I splendid one. He was concise and clear in every statement and no voter need guess at the real conditions of Indiana who heard his speech. The next speaker introduced was the famous Thomas Taggart, national committeeman of Indiana, and the most talked about man in politics in the middle west. Mr. Taggart is one of the greatest democratic workers of this country and has perhaps done more than any other one man of Indiana for the success of democracy. He has never quit work and never will while he has the strength to keep going. He has been painted a terrible man. the deadliest of them all. as the Berne Witness says, but those who saw him today saw just a plain every-day business man, who spoke to them for half an hour in a plain and simple manner. His Irish wit, his stories and his truths well told, pleased the big crowd that cheer ed him this a'farnoon. Governor Samuel Ralston was tin next speaker introduced, but becaust of the fact that his voice has beet overworked the past two weeks he was unable to speak but a few minutes He brings to the people of this section a message of victory in the com ing election. The meeting was closed by that old stand-by. former Congress man Janies Robinson, of Fort Wayne whose style of oratory all his owr pleased the big crowd. It was a splen did meeting and a success. The mu sic was furnished by the Berne and De catur bands. Crowds from Bluffton Redkey, Berne, Monroe, Geneva and other places were here for the occasion. The party will leave here this after noon at 5 o’clock for Fort Wayne where a big meeting will be held thi: evening. A delegation of five bit cars arrrived to accompany the men back to Fort Wayne. The decorating committee did well their work and the court room was ar attractive place when the crowd filled the room today. The walls were deco rated witli American flags, picture) of the president, vice president gov ernor, senators and other distinguish ed men, presenting a patriotic appear ance, ARRIVES OVER G. R. & I. The body of Arlie Poling whose death occurred Wednesday at hi: home in Dunkirk arrived in the city this afternoon via the Grand Rapid: and Indiana railroad. The remaim were taken to the home of iris grand parents Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Burkheac where it will lie in state till tomorrow at two o'clock. Burial will be made in the Maplewood cemetery.

Decatur, Indiana. Friday Evening, October 23, 1914.

PLAY WAS FINE Excellent Cast Presented the Comedy Drama “Higbee of Harvard.’’ AT THE OPERA HOUSE Cast and Assistants Were Banqueted Following the Play. The comedy drama, “Higbee of Harvard,” given at the Bosse opera house last evening, under the direction of Miss Mabel Weldy, was a success and was given before a full house. The cast played their several parts especially well, and were well suited for the characters they portrayed. The cast included Russell Acker, Ix?on Crawford, George Baker. Eugene Bremerkamp, Fred Schurger, Leona Bosse, Glcnys Mangold, Ruby Baker and Osee Armstrong of Ridgeville. The specialties were very good and included an impersonation with musical setting by Miss Mabel Weldy witli Miss Dorothy Willianms, pianist; and a vocal solo, with encore by Miss Agnes Meibers. The music by the Christian church orchestra was very good. The play was given under the auspices of the Ruth Circle and Ladies’ Aid of the Christian church, the proceeds going to the piano fund. After the play a banquet was given for the cast, the orchestra and those who gave the specials, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Enos on Fifth street. Covers were laid for twenty and dinner was served in two courses. The menu included chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, potato salad, baked beans, buns, butter, coffee, fruit and cake. HOME AeODING Marriage of Horace Callow and Miss Fanny Rice Solemnized ON LAST EVENING At Rice Home by Rev. D. T. Stephenson—Groom Well Known Druggist. A very quiet home wedding in the presence of only the nearest relatives, marked the nuptials of Horace Callow and Miss Fanny Rice last evening at 8 o’clock at. the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Rice, on North Second street. Rev. D. T. Stephenson of the Methodist church officiated, the ceremony being a very simple one. The bride was very lovely in a gown of white embroidered voile, with tunic, and made with the high waist line, outlined with satin girdle. A wedding supper was served after the ceremony, with covers laid for the following guests: Frank Rice and family of Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rice, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Smith and daughter, Vernia, Mary and Stanley Callow, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Rice. A profusion of beautiful chrysanthemums were used effectively in decorating the home. Mr. and Mrs. Callow will be at home after November 10 in the groom’s residence, corner of Jackson and Fourth streets, Which has been handsomely remodeled. Mr. Callow is one of the leading business men of the city, being a member of the drug firm of Callow & Rice, and is a most exemplary man. Miss Rice has been a teacher in the city schools for some time and is one of the best young ladies in the city, possessing an unusually fine and pleasing personality. —o * UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVESIt uster b ethet a wumrnin was satisfied t’ git th’ last wurd uv speech. Now it takes th’ last wurd in the form uv a hat er koat er new dress t' patch up th’ peace ez good ez new betwixt her an' her husband.

REGISTER AT DEMOCRAT And Meet at the Corner of 2nd. and Marshall Streets All persons wishing Io march in the Hallowe'en masquerade parade a week from Saturday, Oct. 31st. will please register or leave their name at this office. On the evening of the big masquerade all persons who are masked will meet at the corner of 2nd. and Marshall street and proceeded by the City band will march down Second street turning at Monroe and then over to third street. As the parade marches down second street the judges will decide on the best costumes. The prices for the best masquerader can be seen In the window of the Holthouse Schulte clothing store. The attention of the merchants who have not donated their prizes and those who have not will please do so this evening. o FROM STATE MEET Mrs. D. D. Heller Returns from State Charity and Correction Meeting. AT MADISON, INDIANA — • .a Noted Speakers Heard— Visits Many Points of Interest There. Mrs. D. D. Heller, representing both Hie Adams county board of charities and children’s guardians, returned last night from Madison, Indiana, where she attended the twenty-third annual Indiana conference of charities and corrections. The conference opened last Saturday and closed fate Tuesday night. Richmond was selected as the place for next year’s conference and Amos W. Butler was re-elect-ed president. Mrs. Heller came homo byway of Indianapolis, where she visited with her daughter, Bertha. The conference was a very instructive one and covered all departments of charity and correction work, including child welfare, rural and country life, insane, court and prisons, medical, local, township, state and county charities and institutions. Among the speakers were leaders in their various departments of the work. Dr. S. E. Smith, superintendent of the Easthaven insane asylum, spoke; Dr. Charles Emerson, dean of Indiana university of medicine of Indianapolis; President Bryan of Indiana university; Dr. E. P. Busse, superintendent of the southeastern hospital; Mr. Nulles, were all among the excellent speakers. President Bryan of the university spoke in the absence of Governor (Continued on Page 5) STAfFOALLOTS County Clerk Bleeke Returns from Indianapolis With the Ballots. OF STATE TICKET Got 6,587 With 2,000 Reserves—Were 5,259 Registered in County. County Clerk Ferdinand Bleeke returned last evening from Indianapolis where he spent two days, going to re ceive Adams county's allottment of the state ballots to be used in the coming election. In Adams county there are 5.25! registered voters. The number of bal lots received is this number plus twenty-five per cent, bringing up Ad ams county’s share of ballots to 6,587. Besides this number, he received 2,000 reserve ballots. Mr. Bleeke was accompanied to Indianapolis by Mrs. Bleeke. The county and township ballots and the constitutional amendment ballots will be printed at this office next Wednesday under supervision of the election commissioners, Charles , Yager, L. A. Graham and County Clerk Ferd Bleeke.

HOLD MEETINGS Democratic Speakers Greeted by Crowds All Over County This Year. THE BEST EVER Four Country Meetings Last Night and Each Was a Rousing Success. The meetings held by the democrats over Adams county are the best ever held in this county where campaign meetings in the school houses have been held for a good many years, each campaign. Everywhere the speakers are greeted by good crowds and the enthusiasm is the kind that counts, assuring democratic victory on November 3rd. Last night meetings were held in four different places. John C. Moran and J. "F. Snow spoke to over 200 at Geneva, the crowd including many republicans and progressives; R. C. Parrish and D. D. Coffee addressed a crowd equally as large at Williams; Judge Smith and J. F. Fruchte were at the Meyers school house in French township>where the crowd was 150, twice as large as was ever known there, and D. B. Erwin and Will Hammell talked to the voters of District No. 1 in Monroe township. Every report now coming in shows that the democrats have awakened and are making progress. The result will be a big victory on election day for the regular democratic ticket. a fine Program Arranged for the Twelfth District Medical Society —Dr. Hoffman IS VICE PRESIDENT Was at Ft. Wayne Yesterday on Business Relating to Fall Session. Dr. and Mrs. S. P. Hoffman were at Fort Wayne yesterday, where Dr. Hoffman, who is vice president of the Twelfth District Medical society, met with the other officials and arranged for the fall session of the association to be held Wednesday morning and afternoon, October 28. Many Adams county physicians will attend. The morning session will open at. 10 o'clock with a clininc at St. Joseph's hospital, by Hugh Cabot, Boston, one of the finest diagnosticians in the country. A luncheon will be given at 12 o'clock at the Anthony hotel. The afternoon session at 1:15 will he in the assembly room of the court house and the following program will be given: Typhoid Vaccine —Prophylaxis and Therapy—l). D. Johnstone, Kendallville. Discussion opened by M. E. Klinger, Garrett. Ovarian Grafts—H. O. Bruggeman, Fort Wayne. Discussion opened by H. A. Duemling, Fort Wayne. The Defensive Ferment of Aberhalden —O. W. Grisier. Columbia City. Discussion opened by B. W. Rhamy, Fort Wayne. The Spleen as a Casual Factor in Anemic Conditions- Allen Hamilton, Fort Wayne. Discussion opened by C. G. Beall, Fort Wayne. Stone in the Kidney and Ureter (lantern slide illustrations) —Hugh Cabot, Boston. — — o UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. When you see th' little boy’s wagon an' skate-mobile an’ go-devil an’ auto an’ toys on th’ front porch and in the parlor you never need t’ look, for th’ boy in th’ back alleys of life.

GERMANS TO ATTEMPT According To News From A Number Os Agencies But Which Is Unconfirmed

UNCLE HEZEKIAH OBSERVES. Mis’ Holcomb sez she'll be glad when th’ war and campaign are over. It's so hard to find th’ social column in tli' paper. TOIAyrCHARGE Presbyterian Session Will Conduct Chriseian Endeavor Services ON SUNDAY EVENING Addresses by Amos Biggs Thomas Perkins, E. S. Moses and C. J. Lutz. The session of the Presbyterian church at the request of the Christian Endeavor society will take charge of ■ the services Sunday evening. Mr. Wilson Lee will be the leader of the ' program, which follows: Opening Song. Scripture Lesson —Amos Biggs. Prayer— 1 nomas Perkins. Instrumental Solo-Portia Thoms. Talk —“The Need of Civic Righteousness" —Ed S. Moses. Round Table—Conducted by Stella Perkins. Vocal Duet—Mr. and Mrs. Ed Engeler. Talk—“ The Fruits of Christian Citizenship”—C. J. Lutz. Vocal Solo —Dr. F. 1. Patterson. Talk —“True Patriots”—William IL Gleiser. Instrumental Trio —Mrs. Luts, Lula Atz and Jean Lutz. Announcements. Closing Song. C. E. Benediction. Tlie meeting begins promptly at 6 o’clock. At 7 the regular evening I service, at which time the pastor will ' have as his theme, “The Tent and the City.” VISIT FACTORY Shakespeare Club Were the Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hubbard. AT THE SUGAR PLANT! Shown Through Factory at Night and Process Was Thoroughly Explained. Tlie members of the Indies' Shake- j speare club were the guests last evening of Manager and Mrs. Hubbard of the Holland-St. Louis Sugar company, enjoying a two hours’ visit to the big sugar plant now in full operation. If you have never seen this factory in operation you should do so. It is wonderful, and if you have never seen it at night you have missed a sight perhaps the most interesting in this vicinity. It is a busy and attractive place with its hundreds of men each watching some particular process of sugar-making, with its thousands of electric lights, with big sugar beets going in at one end of the factory and white granulated sugar, sparkling and sweet, coming out at the other. The ladies met at the home of Mrs. Dr. Boyers, leaving there at 8 o’clock in (Continued on Page 5)

Price Two Cents.

BUILDING BARGES With Which to Cross Channel—Germans Will Not Call for More Troops. AT PRESENT TIME Claim They Have More Men Than When First Line Was Established. (By Edward Keen) London, Oct. 24-(Special to Daily Democrat —Fighting of tlie most severe character is in progress all along tlie line with the allies maintaining an unbroken front from the sea to the canal, and supported from the water by a combined tieet. Tlie Germans are bringing up fresh men and guns. They have two naval brigades in action and are bringing more to reply to tlie warships which are doing great damage. 1 lie general situation is constantly improving according to rei ports at headquarters. News agencies from several sources report that tlie Germans are planning an invasion of England. Tlie Klei shipyards are, according to a Copenhagen dispatch, building barges to convey tlie army across the channel. Some of these, which run nine miles an hour, are completed. The Germans are also building Zeppelin sheds. These reports were not confirmed. So long as the Britisli war ships remain in tlie channel, the Germans cannot cross. Berlin, Oct. 23- (Special to Daily Democrat )— The German bureau todaysaid there would lie no call for volunteers at this time. They stated that tlie available land troops at this time is larger than when tlie first line was placed. The general situation is improving. London, Oct. 23 —(Special to Daily Democrat) —Sir John Bennish lias been killed in action, according to news received here today. Tlie Hague, Oct. 23, —(Special to Daily Democrat) —A report today declares that tlie allied forces have succeeded in cutting off German communications between Brezeo and Ghent. The fighting in that section is declared to lie increasing. A tierce attack • (Continueu oi» Page Two) • fa » . IL * H»#sss,'l |M TAGGAA7 National committeeman for Indiana, the man who wears “a smile that has made him both rich and famous,” addressed voters at court house this afternoon.